R. v. Metzger
Shawn Metzger
Law Firm / Organization
Ruttan Bates
His Majesty The King
Law Firm / Organization
Justice and Solicitor General
Lawyer(s)

Tom Spark

  • Facts: Shawn Metzger was convicted for a home invasion robbery based on DNA found on a cigarette butt in a stolen vehicle and a victim's uncertain testimony about hearing Metzger's name during the crime.
  • Issue: Whether the convictions based on circumstantial evidence were reasonable.
  • Ruling: The Supreme Court of Canada found the convictions unreasonable and acquitted Metzger, emphasizing the insufficiency of the DNA evidence and the unreliability of the victim's testimony.
  • Amount Awarded: Not applicable, as the decision was an acquittal with no compensation awarded.
Supreme Court of Canada
40285
Criminal law
$ 0
Appellant
19 July 2022